Prologue Journal – Page 38831 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Putin visits military headquarters in Ukraine’s Kherson region

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739525

Shooting in Jerusalem leaves two moderately injured

Jerusalem Post The shooter is still at large, and security forces are searching for a suspect https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739524

G7 foreign ministers agree to increase sanctions against Russia, aid Ukraine — statement

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It also reiterates a demand for Moscow to withdraw troops from Ukraine, as well as criticism of Russia’s decision to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus https://tass.com/world/1605693

Foodpanda Malaysia looks to Middle East, South Asia as appetite for halal delivery surges

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Foodpanda Malaysia is in talks to export its Bekal halal-specific delivery service to the Middle East, Bangladesh and Pakistan. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3217408/foodpanda-malaysia-looks-middle-east-south-asia-appetite-halal-delivery-surges?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong bracing for week of wet weather as thunderstorms set to slow commute for students and workers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Thunderstorms expected from Wednesday to Saturday, with temperatures ranging from 21 to 29 degrees Celsius. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217403/hong-kong-bracing-week-wet-weather-thunderstorms-set-slow-commute-students-and-workers?utm_source=rss_feed

G7 foreign ministers call on Russia to reaffirm unacceptability of nuclear war

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought, G7 foreign ministers said in a joint statement https://tass.com/world/1605683

Pakistan speeds towards full-blown crisis with Imran Khan’s foot on the accelerator

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The former prime minister’s bid for snap elections is evolving into a constitutional crisis that’s raised concerns about the future of the country’s democracy. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3217401/pakistan-speeds-towards-full-blown-crisis-imran-khans-foot-accelerator?utm_source=rss_feed

Moscow Court to Hear Appeal on Detention of Jailed WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich

Wall Street Journal The court could uphold pretrial detention, order Mr. Gershkovich moved to another jail, allow him house arrest or grant him bail. https://www.wsj.com/articles/moscow-court-to-hear-appeal-on-detention-of-jailed-wsj-reporter-evan-gershkovich-9c464c6c

Behind chaos in Sudan is a broader global power struggle

Washington Post As dueling warlords remain locked in a classic internecine conflict in Sudan, outside players are fueling the discord. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/18/sudan-global-power-struggle-hemedti-burhan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Pepper…and Salt

Wall Street Journal Pepper…and Salt https://www.wsj.com/articles/pepper-and-salt-12b769d1